Historic Retreats
Play the lead in your very own holiday fable with a stay in one of these incredible historic retreats. Each of our handpicked selection has its own long list of beguiling stories from a bygone era, so check in and immerse yourself in their wonders.
Play the lead in your very own holiday fable with a stay in one of these incredible historic retreats. Each of our handpicked selection has its own long list of beguiling stories from a bygone era, so check in and immerse yourself in their wonders.
Castles & Follies
Relive history and stay in a fairytale castle or folly; a fun experience for the family or a romantic break for two. From Gothic chateaux or Scottish castles to ancient fortresses and follies, booking a holiday in a venue steeped in intrigue and tradition will not disappoint.
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All Historic Retreats
Radio Tower
Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Stay in one of Jersey's most iconic and unique buildings, with dramatic 360-degree coastal views all around that promise to take you far away from everyday life.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£190 / night
Kilmartin Castle
Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Exclusive rule of an authentic, sustainable, and exquisitely restored castle that dates all the way back to the 16th century, located within Scotland’s most concentrated collection of archaeological sites.
Sleeps: 10 exclusive
Bedrooms: 5
From
1100.00
The Old Station Ticket Office
Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
A detailed conversion of the ticket office and staff quarters at a former station on the Forge Valley Line, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£560 (3 nt)
Brucefield Estate Schenbothies
Forestmill, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Sumptuous woodland hideaways, privately nestled on a magical Clackmannanshire estate that's teeming with rich heritage and diverse, protected wildlife.
Sleeps: 2 per bothy
Bedrooms: 1 per bothy
From
£145 / night
The Long House
Sheepwash, Devon, England
The Long House - a large and lovely thatched Devon farmhouse, complete with its very own landing strip, that's ideal for group breaks filled with rural relaxation.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£399 (1 week)
Osea Island
UK / Blackwater Estuary, Essex, England
A blissfully exclusive private island retreat in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex with a range of onsite amenities.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£225 / night
Cley Windmill
Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England
Visit the charming ‘Old Lady by the Sea' on the bracing Norfolk coast, for an exquisitely warm and inviting break that will restore the wind in your sails.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 9
From
£159 / room / night B&B
Cummertrees Church
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Gather your congregation to stay in a spectacular 18th century church steeped in history, by the Dumfries and Galloway coast.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From
£966 (1 week)
Burgh Island Hotel
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
An iconic South Devon Art Deco retreat, imbued with glamour and boating a distinguished roll-call of celebrity guests.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£325 / night
ARC Painswick
Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
A Grade II-listed retreat with a heated outdoor pool for the ultimate in large-group breaks, beautifully restored by a renowned team of architects and secluded in the heart of the "Queen of the Cotswolds".
Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 9
From
£2,900 /nt
The Coach House at Norton Priory
Church Norton, West Sussex, England
A historic countryside retreat for large group breaks on the mesmerising West Sussex coastal peninsula, just 400 yards from a deserted beach.
Sleeps: 19
Bedrooms: 7
From
£2,100 / week
The Boars Head Pub
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England
Host the greatest lock-in of your lives, in a relaxed 16th century pub and former coaching inn with full bar facilities, cosy rooms and a hot tub, surrounded by the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 10
From
£3240 / week
